Menace to Society. Swimmer Sentenced. Sydney
Thomas Morris, a well-known swimmer, was sentenced to three months' hard labour at Parramatta Police Court for having stolen a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter Valley · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1927
2,770 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 35 of 139
Love-making. at Picture Shows. Magistrate's Warning
"I know absolutely. Never mind how I know, but I do know, that at the pictures there is a certain amount of this loving-up business."…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Allegations at Council Officer and Alderman Charged (By Telegraph.) Sydney
Allegations of fraud against a certain officer and alderman of the Drummoyne Council were made by Alderman McDicken at the meeting of the Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Manly Robbery. Police Recover Jewellery. Sydney
In March last, Wigney's shop at Manly, was entered by thieves, and over £700 worth, of goods stolen. Detectives have been on the job…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Conciliation. Powers of Chairmen, High Court Appeal
The Australian Workers' Union and the New South Wales Government have decided to appeal to the High Court against the recent…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Court Comedy. Frenchman's Patriotism. London, April 12
A political libel action connected with the home rule movement in Alsace line ended in a series of sensations only possible in a French…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →'Contempt of Court' "Labour Daily" Trouble. Sydney
Mr. P. J. Minahan, M.L.A., alleges that the directors of the "Labour Daily" Ltd., have not complied with justice Harvey's interim injunction…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Assaults on Women Police Make Arrest (By Telegraph.) Sydney
Two more assaults on women, making four since last Sunday, have been roported to the police A young woman who lives at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Commonwealth Arbitration Court Additional Judge Appointed (By Telegraph.) Sydney
The Prime Minister, Mr. S. M. Bruce, announced to-day that Mr. E. A. Drake Brockman, formerly a senator for West Australia, had been appointed a Judge…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dungog Police Court (Before Mr. Reid, P.M.)
At the local police court on Wednesday, the following cases were considered:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Preventing Tail-light Theft
In some localities the theft of tail-lamp bulbs is prevalent. As it is such a simple matter to remove the bulb from a tail-lamp by the mere…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Stabbed in Dock. Sensational Happening. in Police Court
There was a sensational scene in the Southend Police Court after Edward Wilson, a Canadian ex-soldier, had been fined 40/- for stealing a…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire at Young. Police Court Sequel. Young
Damage estimated at £5000 was caused at Young a few weeks ago as a result of a fire, which was started by three boys who dropped lighted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hamilton Robberies Three Years' Gaol
Albert Williamson, aged 26, a motor mechanic, pleaded guilty at the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions on Wednesday to five offences. They were the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Italian Sentenced. Five Years for Manslaughter
A young Italian, Zanti Dominice, was sentenced at Perth tp five years' imprisonment by Mr. Justice North-more, who said the promiscuous…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Stabbing Affray. an Italian Charged
In a serious stabbing affray at North Melbourne last night, Anna Montane, 45, an Italian, and her son, Donald, 23, were wounded…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Policeman Stabbed. an Italian Charged
While arresting an Italian at North Fitzroy (Vic), Sergeant H. Ewart was stabbed in the right shoulder with a penknife…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Stabbed with Knife. Chinese Sentenced for Manslaughter
In the Criminal Court, Perth, Sue War, a Chinese market gardener, was charged with having, on February 4 at Bibra Lake, wilfully murdered Ah…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Alleged Theft of Wheat Committed for Trial
Charged with having stolen 400 bags of wheat, valued at £334, the property of Bunge and Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd., at Breeza, between November 2 and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Committed for Trial. Alleged Theft of Wheat
Charged with having stolen 400 bags of wheat, valued at £334, the property of Bunge and Co. (Australia) Pty. Ltd., at Breeza, between…
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